Scheduling WorkManager to send backups

WorkManager is a component of Android Jetpack designed to manage and schedule deferrable background tasks. It ensures these tasks run even if the app exits or the device restarts, and effectively handles retries and backoff strategies. As it also takes care of compatibility issues, alongside upholding best practices for battery and system health, WorkManager is the recommended tool for tasks that require guaranteed and efficient execution.

WorkManager uses an underlying job dispatching service based on the following criteria:

• It uses JobScheduler for devices with API 23 and above
• For devices with API 14 to 22, it uses a combination of BroadcastReceiver (for system broadcasts) and AlarmManager
• If the app includes the optional WorkManager dependency on Firebase JobDispatcher and Google Play services are available on the device, WorkManager uses Firebase JobDispatcher

WorkManager chooses the appropriate way to schedule a...